| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$300.00 -$110.00 $190.00 |
Description
The AISWA Early Career Teacher Network is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. Guided by extensive feedback from previous participants in the Early Career Teachers (ECTs) program, this series of masterclasses provides a range of targeted focus topics for ECTs of all levels of experience to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active, informed contributors to their school community.
In practice, teaching draws on aspects of all three AITSL domains of teaching; Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement.
One 45-minute masterclass will be offered per term in person, on topics such as:
- Inclusive Education – neurodiversity guidelines, cognitive load theory, behaviour management
- Curriculum mapping
- Early childhood
- Content/Subject specific
- Personal growth - well-being, self-care, boundaries and routines
- Professional growth - PL planning and time management
- Cultural competencies – AITSL Cultural Responsiveness Tool
- Engaging with parents
- Portfolio planning – AITSL Self-Assessment Tool
Term 1 : 10 April 2025, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Term 2: 29 May 2025, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Term 3: 13 August 2025, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Term 4: 12 November 2025, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Please note, the cost for this event is inclusive of all four sessions.
Outcomes
Participants will deepen their professional knowledge, skills, and engagement through targeted masterclasses, fostering their ability to deliver inclusive, effective, and responsive teaching practices while actively contributing to their school communities. The program also supports early career teachers in navigating the challenges of their initial years in the profession, building confidence and resilience for sustained success.
Presenters
Meika Pfeiffer-Gough (AISWA Staff)
Manager | Leadership And Teaching Excellence
Meika Pfeiffer-Gough is the Leadership and Teaching Excellence Manager at AISWA, part of the Curriculum and School Improvement Directorate. With 19 years of experience as a teacher and leader across diverse PK-12 educational settings, Meika is committed to promoting excellence in teaching and leadership. She highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and relational trust in building strong, respectful connections within school communities, recognizing these as essential for creating positive learning environments and inspiring growth. Passionate about leadership development, Meika works to empower confident, reflective leaders who drive collective success.
Karen LeRaye (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Leadership And Teaching Excellence
Karen LeRaye has worked as an Educational Consultant at AISWA since 2016. Her background is in Arts education where she taught Drama and Dance in both primary and secondary contexts, and she has worked to support educators in independent schools with planning and delivering high-quality Arts programs. Beyond her Arts focus, Karen collaborates with educators across all learning areas to enhance their teaching practice and pedagogical approach. Her work centres on building teacher capacity to enhance student outcomes. As a dedicated education professional, Karen remains committed to fostering teaching excellence and supporting educators in their professional growth journey.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Early Career Teachers Network - Event 1
Date / Time
10 Apr 2025 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 1.50
Early Career Teachers Network - Event 2
Date / Time
29 May 2025 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 1.50
Early Career Teachers Network - Event 3
Date / Time
13 Aug 2025 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 1.50
Early Career Teachers Network - Event 4
Date / Time
12 Nov 2025 Starts: 16:00 Finishes: 17:30Delivery Format : In Person